Whether sailboat or powerboat, new or used, you will find plenty to wish for at the largest spring boat show in New England at four convenient locations this Saturday and Sunday, 10-5 pm. The Rhode Island Boat Show is happening at Jamestown, Warwick, Bristol, and Wakefield, RI, May 3 - 4, 2014. Free admission and free parking at all locations. Hundreds of new and used sailboats and powerboats for sale. There will be on-water clinics and activities for the family. Whether you are an experienced boater or a newbie, there's plenty to keep you busy. Tasty food stands at all locations, where you can try your hand at paddle-boarding or surfing as well. Make a day of it and bring the family. For more information, visit The Rhode Island Boat Show online.

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Sharon Watterson, who is a former writer/researcher for K-12 independent education, has been a Newport, RI resident for almost a lifetime! Sharon welcomes communication from all readers and hopes to shine extra light on an already family-friendly, historic Newport, and the 'sailing capital of the world.' Watterson also writes for Examiner.com about Knitting and historic Landmark Travel in the Providence, Rhode Island area. She holds a BA in English. Please visit often and subscribe to Examiner.com's Newport Home and Living.